A 19-year-old secondary school student, residing in Kubwa town in the FCT, has been stabbed to death, allegedly by her co-tenant. The deceased, Salma Yunusa, was said to be living under the care of her elder sister, one Bilikisu Yunusa, around Byazhin area in the town in FCT. It was gathered that the police had arrested the suspect, one Immaculate Chukwudi, who lives with them in the same compound as a co-tenant. The deceased’s sister, Bilikisu, who disclosed the ugly development to journalists on Sunday, said there was an argument between the suspect and another male tenant simply called Pastor…
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Suspected gunmen who kidnapped the village Head of Riruwai in Lame District of Bauchi Emirate, Toro LGA of Bauchi State, Alhaji Garba Badamasi have also murdered the traditional ruler. It was gathered that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers last Friday descended on the village, unleashing terror by firing shots indiscriminately before invading the palace of the Village Head and abducting him. The abductors were said not to have contacted any of his family members for a ransom payment. Read Also: Fresh Bandit Attack in Kaduna, 61 People Missing His lifeless body was later recovered by those who had embarked on…
Properties worth millions of naira are destroyed as Sokoto Central Market is currently being razed by fire. According to an eyewitness who spoke with our correspondent, the fire began early this morning, but the reason was not immediately determined. Another account said the fire out break started at a trash site near the motorcycle section. In response, the chairman of Motorcycles Marketers Association, Shehu Muhammad, claimed they couldn’t calculate the number of motorcycles destroyed by fire because the fire was still burning. Read Also: Bandits Abduct Students in Gada Local Government in Sokoto “We cannot quantify the number of motorcycles…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has embarked on a seven-day warning strike, effective Monday. This follows the refusal of the Federal Government to meet the demands of the Association. The unions last week while issued notice of strike action cited refusal of government to honor the re-negotiation of the 2009 agreement, the issue of 25/35 per cent of salary increment, minimum wage areas and the issue of the N50 billion the government has promised to give as earned allowances. Chairman, Bayero University Kano (BUK) branch of the union, Mustapha Aminu, told journalists on Sunday that the emergency…
Justice A. M Liman of Federal high court in Kano has stroke out the suit challenging the constitution of 44 local council Interim Managing Committees appointed by Kano state government. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Friday inaugurated the 44 interim managers to resume the control of local council administration of the state following the expiration of the duly elected Chairmen. Prior to the inauguration of the caretakers, one Haruna Abba Babbangi filed an exparte motion restraining Governor Yusuf, Kano state House of assembly, Kano Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice and three defendants from carrying out the action. The court…
To: The Nigerian Senate, The Gidan Yanci Fellowship, is a group of young Nigerians actively working to drive positive change and strengthen Nigerian Democracy through ensuring freedom of expression, political participation, and governance reform. Date: 13, March, 2024 The Gidan Yanci Fellowship expresses deep concern regarding the recent situation involving Senator Abdul Ningi and the alleged irregularities in the 2024 national budget. We believe a functional democracy demands both due process and unwavering transparency. Senator Ningi’s accusations, if true, represent a grave breach of public trust. Conversely, suspending him without a comprehensive investigation and opportunity to defend his claims raises…
A 17-year-old boy, Ojibe Chukwueze, was reportedly found dead after being alleged of stealing N100,000 from his boss in the Abijo area of the Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State on Monday. It was gathered from a source privy to the incident on Wednesday that the body of the late Chukwueze was found by the roadside by her sister who disclosed that her brother had come home on the said date from work, took some money and went out. The source disclosed further that after Chukwueze had left home, he did not return at the expected time before her…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned Dangote, BUA, and other cement manufacturers in the country over an arbitrary spike in cement prices in the country. Subsequently, the lower chamber directed its Committees on Solid Minerals Development, Commerce, Industry, and Special Duties to investigate the manufacturers’ increases in cement pricing and report back within four weeks with recommendations for future legislation. The summon follows the acceptance of a motion submitted by Hon. Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi (SDP, Nasarawa) and Hon. Ademorin Kuye (APC, Lagos) in plenary on Wednesday. Moving the motion Gbefwi noted that the manufacturers of cement have increased the…
The Federal Government has invited memoranda from the public as it begins the probe of private universities established in the last 15 years. The Federal Government initiated the probe following an investigative report by Daily Nigerian journalist, Umar Audu, uncovering certificate racketeering in neighbouring Benin Republic and Togo. Report showed that no fewer than 107 private universities were established in the last 15 years. The Inter-Ministerial Investigative Committee on Degree Certificate Milling set up by the Federal Government would be examining “whether or not private universities established in the last 15 years have in place prescribed facilities, appropriate management structure,…
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has decried the country’s high crude oil theft rate. Kyari, who spoke during the oversight function conducted by the House of Representatives Special Committee on Oil Theft at the NNPCL headquarters in Abuja, on Wednesday (today), revealed that the company documented 9000 infractions on its pipelines within a single year. According to him, from 2022 to the present, the company has shut down 6,465 illegal refineries. Read Also: Oil theft: Reps committee engages Navy on effective policing of pipelines, other critical assets Kyari noted further that…
The Federal Government has charged a leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore group, Bello Bodejo with the unlawful establishment of and ethnic militia group. In a charge filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja on March 12 government accused Bodejo of establishing an ethnic militia group without authorisation. A count in the charge reads: “That you, Bello Bodejo, male, adult, on or before the 17th Day of January. 2024, at Lafia, Nassarawa State, committed to commit an offence to wit: You established an ethnic militia known as Kungiya Zaman Lafiya without authorization and thereby committed an act prejudicial…
At least 61 people were reportedly missing after an attack unleashed by suspected bandits in Buda community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Although, the Police authorities are yet to confirm the attack, a resident of the area told journalists on Tuesday that the unknown gunmen invaded the village on Monday night at about 11:45 pm, where they left with 61 people. Read Also: Bandits Abduct Students in Gada Local Government in Sokoto According to a resident, Dauda Kajuru, the kidnappers stormed the community in large numbers and started shooting indiscriminately. “What happened yesterday was terrifying. The bandits…
A fire outbreak has gutted the popular Wuse market in the Central Area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) leaving properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The cause of the fire outbreak cannot be ascertained at the press time, the incident suddenly terminated business activities with and around the market. Eyewitness told journalists that the ugly development generated pandemonium and confusion just as the entire central area lockdown in gridlock. Read Also: JUST IN: Senate Suspends Senator Abdul Ningi for Three Months on the Claims on 2024 Budget Policemen, who arrived at the market, barricaded the entrance to prevent…
The Edo State Security Network has arrested Emmanuel Ovwarueso for reportedly beheading his daughter for money rituals in Benin, Edo State. Last Thursday at midnight, the suspect was apprehended at Uteh, Upper Mission, where he lives, with the deceased’s head in a polythene bag. He was reported to have tied and gagged her wife before carrying out the murder in her presence. According to his wife, whose name was not available as at the time of the press, “My husband’s attitude changed recently. He kept saying I should not look at him like a poor man anymore. “At his place…
The minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, has recommended capital punishment for vandals and theft of power infrastructure. The minister said this in Abuja on Monday while reacting to the frequent vandalism of power infrastructure. He said that the issue of power infrastructure vandalism and theft was one of the sector’s current problems. He said, “The ministry of power and agencies under it is pushing for capital punishment for those involved in vandalisation and power thefts of all forms. “Capital punishment is not too much because they are gradually killing the nation. They are killing the economy. They are killing the…
By Ellams Awwal Mustapha Salisu, once prolific goal scorer for NPFL team Katsina United. In the previous two seasons, Salisu showcased his prowess emerging top goal scorer for the Chanji boys before embarking on a free transfer that led him back to Kano Pillars. Now at Pillars Salisu, Known for his electrifying pace and skillful plays, has become an enigma this season. Despite starting several matches from the bench and making impactful appearances in five games, Salisu’s name vanished from the squad list after matchday 16, leaving fans puzzled. Contrary to speculation about injuries, reliable sources confirm that Salisu is…
Jigawa state government has announced reduction of official working hours for public servants in the State by two hours. A statement by the State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad K Dagaceri and made available to PeoplesPen said the action was approved to reduce stress in the holy month of Ramadan. By the new administrative policy, Civil Servants in Jigawa would now report to the office at 9am and close by 3pm between Monday and Thursday instead of 5pm. Similarly, workers would report to work on Fridays by 9am and close by 1pm as usual. He explained that the…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has unveiled “Operation Nazafa” with new state-of-the-art sweeping trucks and restored thirty sweeping motorcycles as part of the government’s initiative for a greener environment. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. During the ceremony, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf pledged to settle the outstanding entitlements of casual and temporary workers affected during the previous administration’s tenure at the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board. Yusuf assured the affected individuals that the present administration is dedicated to resolving their pending dues and directed the relevant…
The United Kingdom has prohibited health and care workers from bringing dependents into the country. The UK Home Office announced this via its verified X handle (previously Twitter) on Monday. Read Also: Tinubu Appoints Kemi Nandap As Immigration Boss “From today, care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas can no longer bring dependants. “This is part of our plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in migration,” it wrote.
The Presidency has refuted the allegation made by Senator Abdul Ningi that President Bola Tinubu is operating two versions of 2024 budget. Bayo Onanuga , Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy , in a statement made available to PeoplesPen debunked the allegation, describing it as false claim. Onanuga explained that ” Acting under the banner of Northern Senators’ Forum, Senator Ningi, falsely claimed in an interview he granted BBC Hausa Service, that the National Assembly debated and passed N25 trillion as 2024 budget and not the N28.7 trillion that is being implemented by the Federal Government. “To…